MOLES
Mammal      -     Vertebrate      -     Carnivore

A STAR-NOSED MOLE

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Male:  Boar

Female:  Sow

Young:  Pup

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​MOLES
There are 20 different species of mole.

• Live in underground tunnels.
• The displaced soil is pushed to the surface - a 'molehill'.
• Creates an underground larder in which to store food.
• Are active both day and night.
• Live in deciduous woodland, grassland and farmland.
• Eats earthworms, insects, centipedes, mice, shrews, slugs, lizards and snakes.
• Have tiny eyes and ears, and huge paws.
• Smell in stereo.
• Live for about 6-7 years.
• Predators are mammals, birds, reptiles and man.
• The Star-Nosed Mole is an accomplished swimmer and diver, as well as a digger.
• There are no moles in Ireland.
• The Star-Nosed Mole uses its fleshy nose for hunting.  ​

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Visit:  Mole . COLLECTIVE NOUNS, SIMILE, IDIOMS, METAPHORS and EXPRESSIONS

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MOLEHILLS